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Activities and Student Groups 2024-2025

INTRODUCTION

All students are welcome to apply to any of the clubs and activities listed below.

Students interested in starting a new activity or group should contact Mr. Vega, Coordinator of Student Activities.

Arista, Queens Technical High School’s honor society, is an organization dedicated to recognizing and encouraging students who demonstrate excellence, not only in the classroom, but also as leaders in their schools and communities.  Arista standards of scholarship, leadership, service, and character will be considered as the basis of your selection.  No student is inducted simply because of a high academic average. Arista meets in the library on Mondays from 3:00-4:30 PM. Contact Ms. Mejia Juan and Ms. Rodriguez for more information. Website

The Art Club meets in room 213 on Mondays and Thursdays from 4:00-5:00 PM. Contact Ms. Perez for more information. 

Try out to represent the Tigers on one of our 12 PSAL teams. Contact Athletic Director Mr. Jackson for more information.
The Badminton Club meets at PS 343 on Fridays from 2:30-4:00 PM. Contact Sunnyside for more information.

The Book Club meets on Friday during lunch periods in the school library and is open to all students. Contact Ms. Lewis for more information. Website

The Cheerleading Team is a competitive student group, selected through a tryout process. The team meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-6:30 PM in the school cafeteria. Contact Ms. Irizarry for more information. Website

The Chess Club meets in room 444 on Thursdays from 4:15-6:15 PM. Contact Mr. Whittelsey for more information.

College Now is a program offered with the City University of New York that allows students to earn college credit while in high school. Contact your school counselor for more information. Website

Comics have dominated pop culture in the last two decades. Students will read some popular comics and encounter some new ones. They will draw and create their own if they want. We will watch film based on these comics as well. All are welcome. Comic Book Club meets Mondays 3:30-5:30 PM in room 356. Contact Mr. Bahrenburg for more information.

The Craft Collective Club meets in room 423 on Tuesdays from 3:30-6:00 PM. Contact Sunnyside for more information.
The Fitness Club meets in the fitness room on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 PM. Contact Mr. Zambrotta for more information.

The Gaming Club meets Tuesdays from 3:20-5:20 PM in room 358. Contact Mr. Muzamali for more information

The Gender Sexuality Alliance meets in the library on Fridays from 2:00-4:00 PM. Contact Mr. Eastman for more information.
The Henna Club is open to all students. The club meets Thursdays from 4:10-6:10 PM in the school library. Contact Ms. Lewis for more information.
Latinos Siempre Conectados meets in room 151 on Thursdays from 3:00-5:30 PM. Contact Mr. Sanchez for more information.

The Leadership class meets Monday to Friday. This class helps to plan school events such as Spirit Week, dances, and trips. Contact Mr. Vega for details about how to apply.

The Math Team meets in the library on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:40 PM. Contact Ms. Dimech for more information.
My Sister's Keeper (MSK) meets in room 217 on Wednesdays during period 6. Contact Ms. Ambia for more information.
The Music Appreciation Club with Mr. Ackerman meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4:10-5:40 PM in room 251.
The Photography Club with Mr. Aleksiejuk meets in room 454 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:10-5:40 PM in room 251.

Do you have a big personality? Interested in different opinions about social issues? Want to gain great communications skills for your resume? If so, then join QT's very first Podcast Club! We meet Mondays (periods 9 and 10), Tuesdays (period 11), and Wednesdays (periods 9 and 10) in room B34. Contact Mr. Stephens for more information. Website

Team 1796, the RoboTigers, allows students to work first-hand with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). We thank our incredibly generous sponsors and our amazingly dedicated mentors. Contact Mr. Beninati and Ms. Singh for more information. Website

Queens Tech's school newspaper, the Technical Truth, is published three to four times per school year. Contact Mr. Bahrenburg for more information about working on the school newspaper! Website

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student to excel. SkillsUSA is a national organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations, including health occupations and for further education. Contact Mr. Pichardo for more information about SkillsUSA.
The Softball Club is open to all students. The club meets Wednesdays from 4:10-5:40 PM in the cafeteria. Contact Mr. Golubchik for more information.
The talent show is one of the biggest events each year at Queens Tech. Acts are determined by a series of tryouts, and then those selected to perform participate in regular after-school rehearsals. Some students also participate by working on the sound, lighting, and stage crews. Watch for an announcement about tryouts or contact Mr. Vega for more information.
Teens United - Young Men's Group meets in room 151 on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:30 PM. Contact Mr. Sanchez for more information.
Tutoring is provided by Sunnyside in room 202 on Monday-Thursday from 3:20-6:00 PM, and on Friday from 2:00-5:00 PM.
Drop-in day tutoring is available periods 4-8 on Tuesdays. Contact Sunnyside for more information.
The Volleyball Club is open to all students. The club meets Mondays 4:15-6:00 PM in the cafeteria, and Saturdays 8:00-10:30 AM in the gym. Contact Mr. Hanif for more information.
The Wellness Council meets in room 247 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 PM. Contact Sunnyside for more information.

The Queens Tech yearbook is published each year by dedicated students in the senior class. Contact Mr. Mclean for more information about joining the yearbook team. Website